-Editorial Summer is in full swing, but soon it will be time for your child to head off to college. Whether they’re entering their freshman year or returning as an upperclassman, college can be a frightening time due to the many risks threatening young people today: an unprecedented mental health …
July, 2023
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1 July
Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action
-Editorial The Supreme Court upended decades of precedent that enabled America’s colleges and universities to build vibrant diverse environments where students are prepared to lead and learn from one another. The Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of …
June, 2023
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28 June
IVC selects new mascot: Desert Warriors
-Editorial After two years of proactive community outreach and years of campus and community discussion, Imperial Valley College has a new mascot. IVC will now be known as the “Desert Warriors”. The IVC Board of Trustees unanimously approved a campus recommendation on June 21 that implements the new name. The …
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23 June
Elevating Public Education through Annual Performance Ratings for School Employees
-Editorial Concerns over the quality of public education in Imperial County have reached a tipping point, leading to a call for accountability among public school employees. A comprehensive study has revealed significant service deficiencies among certain public school employees, sparking the need for change and transparency in the system. The …
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10 June
IVC Receives 1.6 million to Launch MESA Program
-Editorial Imperial Valley College has received a grant of more than $1.6 million from the California Community College Chancellors’ office to improve opportunities for students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities for majors in calculus-based science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The grant, which runs through the 2026-27 …
May, 2023
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29 May
Imperial Valley College Launches Training Program for Lithium Industry and Geothermal Energy
-Editorial Imperial Valley College (IVC), in partnership with the County of Imperial, EnergySource Minerals, BHE Renewables, and Controlled Thermal Resources, announced the introduction of the Lithium Industry Force Training (LIFT) program on Wednesday, May 24th. Starting in Fall of 2023, this program aims to provide the local workforce with the …
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26 May
Beyond Graduation: Embracing the Path Ahead
-Editorial Graduating from college is an exciting milestone, but it can also be a time of uncertainty and confusion as you navigate the transition into the next phase of your life. As you stand on the precipice of endless possibilities, it’s natural to wonder, “What’s next?” In this article, we’ll …
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25 May
IVC Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month
-Editorial On Thursday, April 20th Imperial Valley College (IVC) Nursing and Allied Health Programs in collaboration with San Diego & Imperial Community College Regional Consortium held their first Annual VIP Luncheon for Healthcare Professionals. The event was hosted by the Associate Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Programs, Dr. Ortiz, …
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16 May
Escalating Housing Costs Pose Dire Challenge for College Students in Urban Centers
-Editorial In a disconcerting trend that has caught the attention of educators and policymakers alike, the issue of exorbitant housing prices for college students in major cities has reached critical proportions. As the academic year approaches, students are grappling with the burden of exorbitant rents and limited affordable options, exacerbating …
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9 May
CETYS University Presents Annual Report
-Editorial As a reflection of the commitment to the comprehensive training of talent and in search of continuous improvement through learning, Dr. Fernando León García presented before students, academics, collaborators, managers, Alumni, and special guests the 2022 Annual Report. The most relevant achievements were highlighted, such as the closure of …
